WMCR - Volunteer Day - Instruct at Basic Field Trip - Snoqualmie Summit West

Field trip: Winter Mountaineering & Advanced Crevasse Rescue (aka Intermediate Glacier Travel) - Mixed Cohort

WMCR - Volunteer Day - Instruct at Basic Field Trip - Snoqualmie Summit West

Teach ice axe arrest, walking in balance, rope travel, snow anchors & basic crampon use

  • Sat, May 6, 2023
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Adults
  • Casual
  • Elevation Gain: 800 ft

tbd, full day event

Original Activity Link: https://www.mountaineers.org/locations-lodges/seattle-branch/committees/seattle-climbing-committee/course-templates/alpine-climbing-courses/basic-alpine-climbing-course/activities/seattle-basic-alpine-field-trip-6-snow-travel-and-snow-anchors-snoqualmie-summit-west-2023-05-06

You will demo:

  • Travel on snow safely.
  • Use your ice ax. 
  • Use your crampons.
  • Descend by glissading,
  • Hold a simulated crevasse fall, build and transition from holding the fallen climber, to building & connecting to a snow anchor (aka, escape the belay).
Route/Place

Snoqualmie Summit Ski Areas



  • Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207

    Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S

    USGS Snoqualmie Pass
  • See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

ice axe, waterproof stuff, helmet, boots, glacier travel gear

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